Subtract 30/32 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 30/32
80/20 - 30/32 is 49/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
80/20 = 80 × 8/20 × 8 = 640/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/160 - 150/160 = 640 - 150/160 = 490/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
- In mixed form: 31/16
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